LATIN AMERICAN CAFE
1427 Northeast 25th Avenue
Ocala, Florida, 34470
Marion County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with a white wet cloth underneath, employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old stickers, Employee removed stickers and placed in triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the cook line, container inside sink, employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above triple sink, spray bottle with pink solution not labeled, employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor behind front counter. Manager placed cups in cabinet behind front counter. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in front counter warmer: cheese pastry (118F - Hot Holding). Employee stated cheese pastry was placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cheese pastry in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of approved training for employees. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in dish area. Manager added label to spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, tuna thawed (02/13/24), manager removed tuna from package. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above soda boxes, manager moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels residue on cleaned containers. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line pork date marked 02/07/2024.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For two new employees, employee filled out agreement during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, raw fish Place to thawed 09/25/2023, Manager removed from package. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employe drinks on prep tables, manager moved all. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine above soda bags, manager moved. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For three new employees Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).